The Ambassador of Japan visited Shaki in our country.

Japan's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Junichi Wada, during his visit to Shaki on April 14-15, toured the historical sites of this ancient region, visited educational institutions, and explored the city's attractions.
AZERTAC reports that the Japanese diplomat first met with the city administration. Elkhan Usubov, Head of the Shaki City Executive Power, provided the ambassador with detailed information about Shaki's history, economy, culture, and tourism potential. It was noted that silk production and handicrafts have been highly developed in Shaki since ancient times. Shaki is also famous for its historical and architectural monuments. The ambassador was informed about projects implemented in the region under the Japan Government's grant assistance program.
Ambassador Junichi Wada expressed his gratitude for the hospitality and noted that his visit aimed to get to know this ancient region more closely.
The meeting also included discussions on the prospects for future cooperation.
During his visit to Shaki on April 14, Ambassador Junichi Wada toured Kindergarten No. 23, built in Shaki under the Japan Government's "Grassroots and Human Security Grant Assistance Program," and visited the Chemistry-Biology oriented Republican Lyceum.
During a visit to the ancient Alban temple in Kish village, the ambassador was informed that the Kish temple, built on the foundation of the Moon Temple widely spread in Caucasian Albania in the 1st century AD, is a famous historical monument symbolizing the spread of Christianity in the Caucasus approximately 2,000 years ago.
On April 15, Ambassador Junichi Wada first visited “Azeripek” LLC to learn about the production process.
During a visit to the city's ancient part – the “Upper Bash” State Historical and Architectural Reserve, the ambassador was informed that the reserve is one of the most visited historical sites by local and foreign tourists.
The Sheki Khan Palace, one of the rare jewels of Azerbaijani architecture, sparked great interest in the Japanese ambassador.
The ambassador also visited the “ABAD” Ceramics and Applied Arts Center located in the area.
The Japanese diplomat later met with the heads of the Shaki Regional Culture, Youth, and Sports Departments, the Destination Management Organization, and the “Upper Bash” State Historical and Architectural Reserve at the Shaki Destination Management Organization office.
During his visit, the Japanese ambassador also toured the “Upper Caravanserai” hotel complex, dating back to the late 18th century.
AZERTAC